Rattan pendant lights

Choose the diameter before the shape: a 17 to 23 cm ball for a hallway, a 40 to 60 cm bell above a table, a wider petal piece for a high ceiling. The rattan ceiling lights, cane and bamboo pieces in this selection mount to the ceiling with an E27 socket and filter light into soft shadows: this is ambient light for a bedroom, a hallway or a home office.

What kind of light does a hanging rattan light give?

Woven rattan, cane and bamboo filter the light: the E27 bulb shines through the mesh and casts soft shadows on the walls. This is ambient light, softer than an opaque diffuser, suited to a bedroom, a hallway or a home office. It does not replace task lighting over a worktop.

Hanging rattan ceiling light: how does the light move around the room?

A tight weave concentrates the flow downwards and draws few patterns on the wall. An open weave, like the diamond pattern of the Calya bell, lets light through the sides and projects a web of shadows onto the ceiling and walls. The more open the weave, the more the room is bathed in diffuse rather than directed light. That is what sets these pieces apart from pendants with a solid shade, and it is also why they work so well as secondary light, alongside another light source.

Hanging rattan lights: which bulb fits an E27 socket?

Every model in the selection uses an E27 socket, the most common standard format: the bulb can be changed without tools and is available everywhere. A warm white LED, around 2700 K, extends the warm look of the weave; a cooler temperature, around 4000 K, gives the room a more neutral feel. On dimmable models, choose a dimmable bulb, otherwise the brightness will not change.

How to choose a hanging rattan light by size and shape?

The choice comes down to diameter and the shape of the weave: a 17 to 23 cm ball for a hallway, a 40 to 60 cm open bell above a table, a petal piece up to 100 cm for a high ceiling. The E27 socket stays the same throughout.

Hanging rattan chandelier: how is it different from a pendant?

The word chandelier refers to a piece with several light points. Most woven pendants run on a single E27 bulb. One exception in the selection: the black rectangular pendant with four bulbs, designed to cover a table or a long island. For a large space with several bulbs, take a look at all our ceiling-mounted pendants.

Hanging rattan light: which diameter for which room?

Diameter is decided together with the drop height: the lower the ceiling, the smaller the pendant should stay so it does not hang into your line of sight. In a hallway, a 17 to 23 cm ball is enough and leaves room to move. Above a desk, 35 to 50 cm lights the area without crowding it. In a bedroom, 35 to 60 cm brings soft light above a reading corner.

Which hanging rattan light for a bedroom, hallway or home office?

Most woven models in the collection are designed for the bedroom, the hallway and the home office: a small ball in the hallway, a bell or a petal piece in a bedroom. The dimmer, available on most of them, lets you lower the light in the evening.

White or beige hanging rattan light: which light shade to choose?

Natural rattan is light beige, close to ecru: it is the shade that blends most easily into a room with light walls and keeps the weave readable. The models in the selection come in beige, with gold accents on some details, such as the cabochon of the Ombelle woven petal pendant. A pure white is not offered here: for a clean light tone, it is better to look elsewhere, for example at beige lights.

Black hanging rattan light: where to dare the dark shade?

On a light wall, a black pendant cuts a crisp silhouette. Black works well above a desk or a dining corner, where the contrast gives the room structure. The Briseis ball comes in black, as do several bells. To bring more dark pieces into the same room, there is a dedicated selection: black pendants. Grey remains the middle option, more discreet than black, more noticeable than beige.

How to match a hanging rattan light with modern or vintage decor?

Natural weave suits a modern or contemporary interior when the lines stay simple, and a vintage or Asian style when the mesh is tighter. Beige and gold warm up a light room, black and grey make more of a statement.

Modern lights and rattan: does it work?

Yes, as long as the shape stays clear: ball, cone or bell. Rattan brings texture and warmth without weighing down a contemporary room, especially when metal or iron shows through the structure. In a living room with clean lines, a single woven pendant above a coffee table is enough. To complete this kind of interior, browse modern living room lights.

Vintage lights: which weave to choose?

Tight weaving and beige or gold tones recall pieces from the 1970s. Bamboo, rope and raffia, found on several models, reinforce that look, as on the Yumi woven raffia cone pendant. The Asian style, with its regular mesh, works on the same basis. To push your search towards rarer shapes, there is a selection of original decorative lights.

Kitchen, dining room and WC lights: where to place a rattan pendant?

Above a table or an island, a pendant 40 to 60 cm wide becomes the focal point of the room. In a kitchen, keep the weave away from cooking and splashing areas. In a WC, a small 17 to 23 cm diameter is enough.

Kitchen lights: which pendant above an island?

Above an island, a rectangular format covers a long surface without adding more fixing points. The black rectangular pendant with four bulbs answers that need, with its stated 40 W and its IP20 rating, so it is for dry rooms only. Keep the weave away from hobs and the sink: steam and splashes damage natural fibres. For more ideas, see kitchen lights and dining room lighting.

WC lights: which small format to choose?

In a WC, a cane ball of 17 to 23 cm fits better than a wide piece: it lights a narrow space without crowding it. The IP20 rating across the selection means a dry room, so no damp bathroom and no outdoor use. The Briseis cane ball covers this range of small diameters. Other short formats are gathered in toilet lights.

Which hanging light plugs into the wall?

No model in this collection plugs into the wall: they are pendants fixed to the ceiling, wired to the existing light point. Wall connection is more a matter for wall lights and table lamps. To light a wall, it is therefore better to look at a wall light.

Pendant or wall light: which to choose?

A pendant lights from top to bottom and suits a walkway, a worktop or a table. A wall light fixes to the wall, lights horizontally and relieves a narrow hallway where you do not want anything hanging from the ceiling. If a light point already exists on the ceiling, the woven pendant can be fitted directly; if not, you need to run a supply or turn to a wall light.

Rattan wall lamp: what alternative is there?

There is no woven wall model in this selection. To keep the material without drilling the ceiling, you can pair a woven pendant with a table lamp, or choose a floor light in the same family of shades. floor lamps and standing lights bring the same feel without touching the electrical installation.

Where to buy hanging rattan lights, in store or online?

Woven rattan is judged by the regularity of the mesh and the finish of the joins: in store or online, ask for close-up photos of the weave, the exact diameter and the socket. The E27 socket, the IP20 rating and the two-year warranty are simple points to check.

Light clearance sale Lyon: how to spot quality weaving?

On a light clearance sale Lyon shelf, as anywhere else, look first at the mesh: regular diamonds, with no broken strand or uneven gap. Then the joins between the metal structure and the weave, which should be clean with no visible glue. Finally, check the stated diameter and the socket, two details that do not depend on the price paid.

Light shop or online order: what to check before buying?

In store, you judge the material by hand. Online, you rely on close-up photos and precise information. Either way, four points settle it: the real diameter, the E27 socket, the IP20 rating for dry indoor use, and a two-year warranty. Those four markers are enough to compare two pieces without trusting the label.

At Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked, returns are possible and customer service answers questions about dimensions before you order. Once the diameter and drop height are settled, all that is left is the shape: our catalogue of lights for the home gathers all the families.

Hanging rattan floor lamp: pendant or standing light?

The phrase usually means a woven pendant fixed to the ceiling, sometimes a floor light with a rattan shade. The models in this collection hang from the ceiling; if there is no light point, a standing piece takes over.

Pendant or floor light: which to choose depending on the room?

Hanging assumes a light point on the ceiling and enough height for the cable drop. Standing on the floor moves the light to seating height and moves with the furniture. In a guest bedroom or a rented living room, the floor version avoids any installation. In a living space where light must come from above, the pendant remains the right answer.

How to keep the same woven feel from one room to the next?

Stick to the same family of shades, beige, grey, black or gold, and vary the shapes rather than the materials: an open bell in the entrance, a ball in the hallway, a petal piece in the bedroom. The Calya open diamond bell and the cane ball work together if the weave keeps the same fineness. To complete a more elaborate interior, take a look at design pieces for the living room and LED living room lights.

Frequently asked questions about hanging rattan lights